A great book for those of us who aspire to do a similar trip.
He also had some great advice when I asked him "How do you get started on a trip like that?",because I am having inertia problems. His response was, "Just start. Don't worry about getting the little details worked out before you start."
He did a speech as part of the boat show as well. A good summary of what he's been doing to get his boat fixed up following a nasty encounter with Hurricane Yuan.
I would normally have a hard time bringing myself to spend $30 on a book (yes, I'm cheap) but I don't hesitate to lay out some money to support someone doing what I'd like to be doing. You should too.
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Update: Hubert Marcoux was lost at sea in November of 2009. I haven't been able to find a story about the final result of the search though. Hubert's story was one that appeals to arm chair sailors like myself and I felt sadness when I heard that he was lost. He seemed like a true adventurer when I met him. Not for the glory but for the adventure, for the lifestyle.
I have no interest in boating (haven't tried it, so I could get the bug yet), but I'm all for supporting the local guy, especially those who work towards fulfilling their dream - something I wish I could do. Although one needs a dream first.
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